Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary addresses the demanding standards for female beauty and the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, and other affluent passengers. But after a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
