Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
