Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
