Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
