Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
