Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about global conflict to join an opulent ship alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other affluent passengers. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
