Top Television Choices: 7 Essential Films In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's daring satire addresses the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on the small screen. Forced aside thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she undergoes a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This creates a younger clone named Sue, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. Friday 17 October, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from covering global conflict to join a luxury cruise with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. But after an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries with this innovative ghostly tale shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. This Saturday, multiple showings, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a self-obsessed film star named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of kidnappings has left the children anxious. When Finney gets captured by the villain and imprisoned in a dungeon, he anticipates a fatal end. However, the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
This Dramatic Portrait
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who proclaims initially, asserting religious justification for riches. The couple commence profiting from the people's spiritual convictions. It's a riot of bad interior design, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress achieves to show the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering by the same director presents a intelligence thriller as sharp similar to the collars used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He is tasked to discover a mole inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is his spouse. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
