Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
