Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
