Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
