Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
