Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
