Top Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of female beauty and the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging film star demoted to starring in a workout series on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more toxic connection among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her partner, as well as other filthy rich passengers. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship overnight and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears aware of the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who accepts a lucrative offer to attend a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich superfan Javi. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, and the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple begin profiting from the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to show Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
