Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
