Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
