Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
