Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
