Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
