Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
