Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
