Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
