Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited 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 remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Jessica Chastain manages to show the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
