Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
