Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying process called "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, and other extremely wealthy passengers. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a birthday party on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has rendered the local kids anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
