Finest TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging celebrity forced into starring in an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying treatment called the Substance. This generates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship between them. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who takes a hiatus from reporting on international wars to board a luxury cruise accompanied by a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea one night and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Out now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities through this innovative supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, evening, Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. But the old telephone on the wall continues to ring, with eerie communicators offering help, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor acts as the venal Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain manages to present the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
This week's another release by the same director is a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a double agent within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging psychological game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
