Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
