Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
