Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
