Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
