Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
