Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
