Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
