Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
