Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – 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, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
