Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
