Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
