Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
