Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
