Finest TV Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary examines the demanding standards for female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress delivers a masterful performance playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to presenting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her deceitful superior her manager Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure known as the Substance. This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful thriller stars Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and all passengers denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems sensing the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. Yet what is the reason? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a $1m payday to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's locked-room horror holds up well despite the lack of a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids anxious. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye begin capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, though Chastain manages to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks used by the actor's British agent. He is tasked to discover a mole among the team from a group of five – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the smart espionage amusement. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema