Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
