Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional affluent guests. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
