Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
