Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
