Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
