Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent passengers. However when an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who states initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
