Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
