Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on television. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure known as this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story features the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional affluent passengers. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a continuation. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's another release by the same director is a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
