Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of 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, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
