Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome process called the Substance. This generates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit mystery features Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has rendered the youth frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
