Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
