Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
