Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
