Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward 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. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
