Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
