Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
