Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
