Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
