Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
