Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
