Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
