Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
