Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, 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, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
