Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
