Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
