Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
