Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
