Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
