Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
