Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
