Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a workout series on television. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Additional actors join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
