Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
