Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
