Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
