Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
