Prime Television Choices: Seven Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's bold critique tackles the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore presents a masterful portrayal as Elisabeth, a mature actress reduced to starring in a workout series on the small screen. Edged out due to her deceitful superior Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and terrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. Friday 17 October, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful thriller includes Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a hiatus from reporting on global conflict to board a high-end voyage with an ailing wealthy inheritor and donor, her husband, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. However when a mysterious woman disappears from the ship during the evening and all passengers claims she was never there, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Streaming currently, on Netflix
Presence Film
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and the entity appears protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He plays a self-obsessed Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to attend a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Contacted by the intelligence agency to spy on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unconventional method comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1978 Denver, multiple disappearances has left the local kids on edge. Once Finney is kidnapped by the villain and locked up in a cellar, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall keeps ringing, with eerie communicators offering help, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the struggle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced televangelist plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals commence profiting from the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh is a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by Michael Fassbender's British agent. His assignment is to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – one of whom is his spouse. Both actors are experts of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the clever spy entertainment. Friday 17 October, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere
