Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
