Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
