Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
