Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
