Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to join a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method proves useful. October 11th, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress achieves to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
