Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
