Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
