Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
