Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
