Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
