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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
