Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children anxious. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
