Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
