Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
