Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
