Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
