Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting a fitness program on television. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. But after a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities with this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He plays a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as tight similar to the collars worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
