Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
