Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering international wars to join an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
