Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has rendered the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
