Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
