Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment called "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from writing about global conflict to join a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
