Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
