Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
