Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
