Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a brilliant acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying procedure called the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a progressively toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on global conflict to board an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich individuals. But after an unknown lady falls into the sea during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his cult stardom in this self-referential adventure. He acts as an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has made the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – including is his own wife. Each performer are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
