Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
