Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
