Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
