Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
