Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
