Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
