Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
