Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
