Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
