Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
