Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
