Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, and other affluent guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked with uncovering a double agent inside the organization from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
