Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering international wars to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
