Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
