Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema