Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
