Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
