Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
