Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
