Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
