Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other affluent guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
