Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
