Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
