Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
