Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
