Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
