Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the local kids frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
