Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
