Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
