Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
