Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
