Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
