Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
