Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
