Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
