Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca 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. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
