Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on 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 alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
