Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
