Finest TV Choices: 7 Can't-Miss Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
The filmmaker's daring critique examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out by her deceitful superior Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich guests. But after a mysterious woman goes overboard during the evening and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
The acclaimed director challenges his directorial skills with this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of a ghost. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their recent residence, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. But why? The premise is enjoyable that avoids overstaying, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame in this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, Cage's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's locked-room horror holds up well without requiring a follow-up. Located in the late 70s in Denver, a series of child abductions has made the local kids frightened. After Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the non-functional line in the room continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the conflict between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Garfield portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. Both individuals begin monetising the people's Christian beliefs. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent inside the organization from five suspects – including is his own wife. Both actors excel of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela take part the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
