Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
