Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
