Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
