Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
