Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
