Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
