Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure called this experimental method. This generates a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller features Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the children on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
