Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
