Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
