Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
