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The Substance Film
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty and the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful mystery stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of a ghost. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the camera – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the potential kingpin, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has made the youth anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. Yet the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with spooky callers providing assistance, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain succeeds to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
