Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a fatal end. But the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
