Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
