Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
