Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
