Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his eccentric image via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
