Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
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 covering international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
