Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
