Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure 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 precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
