Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to presenting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process titled this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has left the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
