Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
