Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
