Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director presents a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
