Finest TV Selections: 7 Essential Films In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of growing older. Demi Moore offers a brilliant performance in the role of Elisabeth, an aging celebrity reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her slimy boss Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying process known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars the talented actress playing Laura, an ace reporter who decides to take a break from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional filthy rich individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, on Netflix
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it seems defensive toward her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom via this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a $1m payday to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the local kids on edge. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone in the room repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, and the intuitive nightmares of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who proclaims initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director is a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is with uncovering a mole within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
