Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the youth frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
