Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
