Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
