Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
