Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from reporting on world issues to join a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his directorial skills through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of understated style, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
