Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment known as the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
