Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
