Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
