Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
