Prime TV Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance as well as the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity forced into presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she seeks out a mysterious and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a new version of herself named Sue, culminating in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take some time off from reporting on world issues to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea one night and the entire crew claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity take over. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills with this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and it seems guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic Hollywood actor playing himself who agrees to a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by government spies to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's unconventional method proves useful. Saturday 11 October, prime time, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Derrickson's locked-room horror stands strong despite the lack of a sequel. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, a series of child abductions has left the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and held captive in a basement, he dreads a terrible outcome. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices offering help, and the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced televangelist and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, “God does not want us to be poor,”. The couple set about monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet the lead actress succeeds to present the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise as the polo necks used by the actor's British agent. He receives a mission to discover a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are experts of deadpan cool, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. Additional actors join in the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema Premiere
