Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
