Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
