Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
