Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel