Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
