Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
