Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
