Prime TV Choices: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into presenting a fitness program on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she undergoes a mysterious and horrifying treatment titled the Substance. This produces a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery includes Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a hiatus from covering international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image via this self-referential adventure. He acts as a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a birthday party in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, multiple disappearances has made the children frightened. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and locked up in a cellar, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who proclaims early on, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a double agent among the team out of five possibilities – one of whom is his own wife. The two stars are experts of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
