Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
