Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
