Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to an increasingly toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from reporting on global conflict to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to show the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
