Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
