Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
