Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
