Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a brilliant performance playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a workout series on television. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as the Substance. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between them. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller features the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to visit a festive event in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the CIA to gather intel on the potential kingpin, Cage's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest holds up well even without a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several kidnappings has left the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with spooky callers offering help, while the intuitive nightmares 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 struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, however Jessica Chastain manages to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks used by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
