Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
