Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
