Top TV Choices: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire addresses the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the dreaded aspects of advancing years. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers a masterful acting turn as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process called "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in a progressively toxic connection between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery includes Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board an opulent ship with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her husband, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female goes overboard overnight and the entire crew claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills through this innovative ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of a ghost. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the poltergeist, and it looks like defensive toward her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this autobiographical spoof. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a festive event on the Spanish island for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the CIA to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. October 11th, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Set in 1978 Denver, a series of child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, and the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, the Film4 channel
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed televangelist and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple begin monetising the people's religious faith. It's an extravaganza of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, yet Chastain achieves to present the character as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
Black Bag
This week's additional entry by the same director is a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to identify a double agent among the team from a group of five – including is his spouse. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious psychological game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
