Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
