Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
