Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
