Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
