Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
