Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
