Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
