Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
