Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
