Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
