Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
