Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
