Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
