Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the tyranny of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into presenting a workout series on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from covering world issues to board an opulent ship accompanied by a terminally ill wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, as well as other filthy rich individuals. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He acts as a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong without requiring a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of disappearances has rendered the youth anxious. Once Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to present the character with compassion. October 14th, late night, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
