Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
