Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
