Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
