Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
