Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
