Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
