Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
