Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
