Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
