Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
