Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
