Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
