Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for women's appearance and the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to present the character in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from Steven Soderbergh delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
