Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out an enigmatic and horrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering world issues to join a luxury cruise with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, as well as other affluent individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship overnight and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. When a household featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a $1m payday to attend a celebration on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's claustrophobic thriller remains effective even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the children frightened. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he fears a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, however the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director delivers a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors are masters of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
