Top TV Picks: Seven Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring satire examines the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting a workout series on TV. Forced aside due to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and terrifying treatment called the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, culminating in an increasingly vampiric relationship between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery stars the talented actress playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes a break from covering global conflict to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an unknown lady disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his film-making abilities with this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image through this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who accepts a million-dollar gig to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich superfan Javi. Hired by the CIA to investigate the potential kingpin, his unconventional method is put to the test. This Saturday, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children anxious. After Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he anticipates the worst. Yet the non-functional line in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Garfield plays the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, overdone appearance and insincerity, yet the lead actress manages to present Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's another release by the same director delivers a spy mystery as precise similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. He is tasked to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
