Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
