Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
