Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
