Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
