Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
