Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
