Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
