Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
