Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
