Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
