Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
