Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
