Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique tackles the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and gruesome process known as this experimental method. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to join a high-end voyage alongside an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, and other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with ghostly voices offering help, as the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
