Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
