Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
