Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
