Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
