Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
