Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
