Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
