Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
