Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
