Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
