Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
