Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
