Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
