Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
