Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
