Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
