Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
