Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
