Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
