Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
