Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
