Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
