Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
