Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
