Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
