Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This generates a new version of herself called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to embark on a high-end voyage alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich passengers. However when an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the local kids frightened. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a double agent within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
