Prime TV Selections: Seven Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate called Sue, resulting in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit mystery features Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about international wars to join a luxury cruise alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an enigmatic female goes overboard during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Out now, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1978 Denver, several disappearances has left the local kids anxious. Once Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims at the beginning, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to show Tammy Faye with compassion. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker delivers a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
