Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
