Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
