Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress presents a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a new version of herself named Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller features Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional filthy rich passengers. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities in this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who takes on a $1m payday to attend a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children on edge. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with spooky callers giving advice, and the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a mole inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of fact versus fiction unfolds. Additional actors take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
