Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
