Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
