Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
