Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
