Top Television Choices: Seven Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the demanding standards for women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of ageing. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into hosting a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure called the Substance. This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on an opulent ship with a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries through this clever ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of a ghost. After a clan including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems sensing the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple disappearances has rendered the children frightened. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he anticipates a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone in the room continues to ring, with spooky callers providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister might rescue him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple begin profiting from the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director is a intelligence thriller as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
