Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
