Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, and other affluent passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
