Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
