Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
