Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
