Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
