Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
