Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
