Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
