Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
