Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
