Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome procedure known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
