Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
