Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
