Prime Television Picks: 7 Must-Watch Motion Pictures In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's unflinching critique examines the oppressive nature of female beauty along with the feared consequences of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore offers an inspired performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress forced into presenting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and horrifying procedure titled "The Substance". This creates a new version of herself called Sue, culminating in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. October 17th, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10 Film
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars the talented actress in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for some time off from writing about world issues to board a luxury cruise accompanied by an ailing Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her partner, and other extremely wealthy individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his creative boundaries through this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the camera – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The teen shows signs of conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? This is an entertaining concept that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation you might not see coming. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
This Self-Referential Film
Nicolas Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He acts as an egotistical Hollywood actor named Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. This Saturday, 9pm, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest remains effective without requiring a continuation. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, several kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators giving advice, as the prescient dreams of Gwen, his sister could save him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, 10.50pm, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between spirituality and money, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Showalter's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen religious broadcaster plus her lawbreaking partner. Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and hypocrisy, yet Jessica Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. October 14th, late night, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks used by Fassbender's intelligence officer. His assignment is to identify a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – among them is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
