Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere