Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
