Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
