Finest Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired acting turn as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into presenting a workout series on television. Pushed out due to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying process called "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship between them. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this innovative supernatural story filmed completely from the perspective of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He acts as a self-obsessed film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to investigate the alleged criminal, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby continues to ring, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin profiting from the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by the actor's UK spy. He is tasked to identify a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mental battle of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
