Top Selection
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
