Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
