Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
