Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
