Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
