Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
