Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
