Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside by her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
