Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
