Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
