Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman goes overboard one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his unique fame via this self-referential adventure. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. But the non-functional line on the wall keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, however the lead actress achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars used by Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
