Top Television Selections: 7 Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
Highlighted Choice
The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's daring commentary tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the feared consequences of growing older. Hollywood star Demi Moore presents a brilliant performance as Elisabeth, an aging actress forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and terrifying treatment titled this experimental method. This creates a younger clone named Sue, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship between them. Friday 17 October, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This suspenseful story includes Knightley playing Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Norwegian shipping heiress and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional filthy rich passengers. Yet once a mysterious woman goes overboard overnight and all passengers insists she wasn't real, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries in this nifty supernatural story shot entirely from the viewpoint of the spirit. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The daughter appears conscious of the supernatural presence, and it seems protective of her. Yet what is the reason? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this self-referential adventure. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by government spies to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Set in 1978 Denver, multiple child abductions has left the local kids on edge. When Finney is taken by the kidnapper and held captive in a basement, he fears a fatal end. However, the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, and the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish film adaptation about the fallen religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield portrays the venal Jim, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about monetising the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and insincerity, however Jessica Chastain manages to depict the character as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, early morning, Film4
Black Bag
This period's additional entry by the same director presents a spy mystery as sharp as the polo necks used by the actor's intelligence officer. His assignment is to discover a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of fact versus fiction develops. The supporting cast join in the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
