Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
