Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
