Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
