Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
