Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
