Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
