Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the children frightened. When Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress achieves to present Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
