Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
