Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering global conflict to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
