Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
