Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
