Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
