Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
