Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Forced aside by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Chastain succeeds to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
