Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
