Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
