Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
