Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
