Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
