Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
