Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
