Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – 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. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
