Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
