Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
