Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
