Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
