Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and gruesome treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
