Prime Television Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold commentary tackles the demanding standards for female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into starring in a fitness program on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure titled the Substance. This generates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take a break from covering world issues to embark on an opulent ship alongside an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his creative boundaries in this nifty ghostly tale filmed completely from the viewpoint of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to attend a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids frightened. After Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about profiting from the American public's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's another release by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as precise similar to the collars used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of calm composure, leading to a delightful psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
