Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying process called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
