Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
