Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
