Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
