Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
