Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
