Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
