Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
