Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
