Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
