Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
