Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
