Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and all passengers claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as tight as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
