Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
