Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
