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The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, a mature actress forced into hosting a fitness program on television. Edged out by her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and gruesome process known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong without requiring a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has made the youth on edge. Once Finney gets captured by the villain and held captive in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye in a likable light. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. The two stars are experts of understated style, so a delicious psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere