Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
