Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
