Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
