Top Television Picks: Seven Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers an inspired portrayal as Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she turns to a secretive and gruesome procedure titled this experimental method. This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to a steadily more parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about global conflict to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional affluent individuals. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries through this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their new suburban house, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to visit a festive event at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest remains effective despite the lack of a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has left the youth frightened. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he anticipates a terrible outcome. Yet the disconnected phone on the wall continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, while the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, on Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares initially, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though the lead actress succeeds to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of fact versus fiction unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
