Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of ageing. The veteran actress presents an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying treatment known as this experimental method. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively parasitic dynamic between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. However when an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has rendered the youth anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's wonderfully garish true story of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the American public's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Chastain succeeds to depict the character with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as precise as the polo necks sported by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
