Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
