Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children frightened. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to identify a mole within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
