Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process known as the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth on edge. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
