Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? 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, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
