Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. October 17th, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from covering global conflict to join an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has left the youth on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. But the old telephone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
