Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. 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
