Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
