Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
