Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
