Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
