Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join an opulent ship with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities in this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
