Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
