Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
