Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
