Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
