Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
