Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
