Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story features Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed film star playing himself who accepts a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a mole among the team from five suspects – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
