Prime TV Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring critique addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty and the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature film star forced into starring in a workout series on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and gruesome treatment titled this experimental method. This produces a youthful duplicate named Sue, leading to a steadily more toxic connection between them. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story includes Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from covering international wars to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, and other affluent guests. However when an unknown lady goes overboard during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it seems guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, several disappearances has left the children anxious. After Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and locked up in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. But the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between spirituality and money, the victory is clear for Mammon in this director's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, bad makeup and hypocrisy, though Jessica Chastain manages to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's another release from the filmmaker is a intelligence thriller as tight like the turtlenecks worn by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is with uncovering a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, various showings, the Sky channel
