Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
