Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to present the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
