Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to present Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
