Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
