Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called 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 unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
