Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
