Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
