Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
