Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads the worst. Yet the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
