Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
