Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
