Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
