Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
