Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to presenting a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to join a high-end voyage accompanied by an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a basement, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's British agent. He is tasked with uncovering a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
