Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
