Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
