Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
