Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
