Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
