Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
