Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the children frightened. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
