Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Edged out due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This produces a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story features Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and everyone denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays an egotistical celebrity playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his unique performing skills comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well even without a sequel. Located in 1978 Denver, several kidnappings has left the children on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about capitalizing on the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's second offering by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by the actor's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, so a delicious mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
