Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
