Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
