Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
