Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
