Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the poltergeist, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
