Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
