Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
