Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
