Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
