Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
