Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
