Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
