Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
