Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
