Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
