Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
