Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere