Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
