Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
