Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
