Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
