Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
