Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
