Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
