Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth frightened. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
