Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
