Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. But the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield acts as the greedy Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. The supporting cast participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
