Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
