Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
