Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes the talented actress in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to embark on a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his directorial skills in this clever ghostly tale filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has left the local kids frightened. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. This Saturday, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, however Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars 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 participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
