Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying process known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
