Top Television Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the demanding standards for female beauty and the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers an inspired acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting a fitness program on television. Forced aside thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she undergoes an enigmatic and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself portrayed by Margaret Qualley, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to join a luxury cruise with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, as well as other filthy rich individuals. However when an enigmatic female falls into the sea overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts take over. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities with this innovative paranormal narrative captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his unique fame through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the local kids frightened. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top biopic about the fallen TV preacher and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the American public's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress manages to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
The current week's additional entry by the same director delivers a espionage tale as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization out of five possibilities – including is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
