Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
