Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
