Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
