Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
