Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
