Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome process known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the children on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
