Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to presenting a workout series on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
