Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
