Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
