Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring commentary tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity demoted to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome treatment called "The Substance". This generates a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes some time off from covering world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other affluent guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to spy on the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet the lead actress manages to show the character in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a traitor inside the organization from five suspects – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
