Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called 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 playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
