Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to hosting a workout series on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, and other filthy rich passengers. But after an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as sharp similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
