Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process called this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to show the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
