Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
