Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used 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. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
