Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie 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, Sky Cinema
