Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
