Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his spouse. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
