Top Television Selections: Seven Essential Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's bold satire examines the oppressive nature of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star reduced to presenting a fitness program on TV. Forced aside due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a mysterious and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly parasitic dynamic among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about world issues to board a high-end voyage with a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, as well as other filthy rich guests. Yet once a mysterious woman falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries in this clever paranormal narrative filmed completely through the eyes of the phantom. After a clan with Lucy Liu as Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their new suburban house, the camera – AKA the Presence – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the supernatural presence, and it looks like guarding her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame via this autobiographical spoof. He acts as a narcissistic film star playing himself who agrees to a lucrative offer to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his unique performing skills proves useful. October 11th, 9pm, Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
The director's claustrophobic thriller holds up well despite the lack of a sequel. Set in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has rendered the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a cellar, he dreads a fatal end. But the disconnected phone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister may be his salvation. An effective horror. October 11th, nighttime, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the victory is clear for materialism in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who declares early on, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the people's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, bad makeup and bad faith, yet Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character with compassion. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
This week's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a espionage tale as sharp like the turtlenecks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors are masters of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mental battle of deception or honesty takes place. Additional actors participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
