Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
