Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
