Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
