Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids frightened. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
