Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
