Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who takes a break from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage with an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh challenges his directorial skills with this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
The director's contained scarefest stands strong even without a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has rendered the children frightened. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
