Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure known as the Substance. This generates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
