Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
