Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
