Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has made the youth frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
