Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including 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 join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
