Top TV Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
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The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire tackles the oppressive nature of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to presenting an aerobics show on television. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she seeks out an enigmatic and terrifying procedure titled the Substance. This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in a steadily more toxic connection between them. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful story includes Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who decides to take a hiatus from reporting on international wars to join a high-end voyage alongside a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and everyone insists she wasn't real, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Out now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh challenges his film-making abilities in this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. After a clan including mother Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe moves into their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and the entity appears defensive toward her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the CIA to spy on the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
The director's locked-room horror remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. Yet the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, 10.50pm, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, it's a knockout win for materialism in Showalter's delightfully tacky true story of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the American public's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of bad interior design, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, however Chastain achieves to present the real-life figure with compassion. October 14th, 1.15am, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry by the same director delivers a intelligence thriller as sharp as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's intelligence officer. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team from five suspects – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of deception or honesty takes place. The supporting cast take part the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema Premiere