Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
