Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
