Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from covering international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
