Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
