Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
