Finest Television Selections: 7 Must-Watch Movies In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's bold satire addresses the tyranny of feminine aesthetics along with the feared consequences of advancing years. Demi Moore offers an inspired portrayal in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old actress reduced to starring in a fitness program on TV. Edged out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and terrifying procedure called "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a steadily more vampiric relationship among both women. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit story stars Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from covering global conflict to board a luxury cruise with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her partner, plus additional affluent individuals. But after an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and everyone claims she was never there, her journalistic curiosity awaken. Available now, Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills with this innovative paranormal narrative shot entirely from the perspective of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe moves into their fresh home, the camera – AKA the Presence – tracks their movements. Chloe seems conscious of the ghostly being, and it looks like protective of her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, with a twist you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cage wholeheartedly adopts his eccentric image in this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to attend a birthday party on the Spanish island for the wealthy superfan Javi. Recruited by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the suspected cartel boss, the actor's unique performing skills proves useful. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
The director's locked-room horror stands strong even without a follow-up. Set in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has made the children anxious. Once Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a dungeon, he dreads a terrible outcome. Yet the non-functional line on the wall continues to ring, with spooky callers giving advice, as the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen could save him. An effective horror. October 11th, 10.50pm, the Film4 channel
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for materialism in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the greedy Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence capitalizing on the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though Chastain succeeds to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, late night, Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release from the filmmaker delivers a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by the actor's intelligence officer. He receives a mission to discover a mole inside the organization from five suspects – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Both actors excel of calm composure, leading to a delightful mental battle of truth or lie takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
