Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
