Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
