Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
