Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the perceived horrors of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, and other affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet Chastain succeeds to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
