Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
