Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, 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 may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
