Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
