Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
