Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
