Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress playing Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
