Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
