Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on international wars to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
