Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother 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 it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
