Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
