Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to starring in an aerobics show on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, and other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to discover a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
