Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
