Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
