Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
