Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
