Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the perceived horrors of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to hosting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and gruesome process titled "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. But the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices 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 spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp as the polo necks worn by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
