Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
