Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
