Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
