Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
