Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
