Prime Television Choices: 7 Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a brilliant acting turn as Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into hosting an aerobics show on television. Edged out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley playing Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from writing about international wars to embark on an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her partner, plus additional affluent guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence
Steven Soderbergh pushes his creative boundaries with this clever paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like defensive toward her. But why? It's a fun idea that remains concise, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom in this autobiographical spoof. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor playing himself who takes on a million-dollar gig to visit a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by the CIA to investigate the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror remains effective despite the lack of a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by the villain and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with spooky callers giving advice, while the prophetic visions of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, on Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for greed in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky true story regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the greedy Jim, who declares initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of bad interior design, bad makeup and insincerity, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure with compassion. Next Tuesday, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars sported by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole within their ranks from a group of five – among them is his own wife. The two stars are experts of calm composure, so a delicious mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. Friday 17 October, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
