Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star reduced to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, though Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
