Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
