Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
