Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this clever ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has left the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
