Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the people's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his spouse. Each performer are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema
