Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
