Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
