Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
