Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
