Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has made the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
