Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress achieves to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
