Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
