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The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the tyranny of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired performance playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out by her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This produces a younger clone called Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and philanthropist, her husband, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his film-making abilities through this nifty paranormal narrative filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, his unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however the lead actress succeeds to depict the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering by the same director presents a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars used by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, the Sky channel
