Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. But the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
