Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
