Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
