Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
