Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
