Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty and the perceived horrors of growing older. The veteran actress offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars the talented actress as Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids anxious. After Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish true story about the fallen TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – including is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie takes place. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, the Sky channel
