Prime Television Picks: Seven Must-Watch Films In the Days Ahead
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This Satirical Thriller
Director Coralie Fargeat's daring satire addresses the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the perceived horrors of advancing years. Demi Moore delivers a masterful portrayal playing Elisabeth, an aging film star forced into hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment known as "The Substance". This creates a younger clone called Sue, resulting in an increasingly toxic connection between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This classic whodunit thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for a break from writing about global conflict to board a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her spouse, and other affluent individuals. But after an unknown lady goes overboard one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, on Netflix
Presence Film
The acclaimed director pushes his film-making abilities through this clever supernatural story captured wholly from the viewpoint of the phantom. After a clan featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe moves into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. Chloe seems aware of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise you might not see coming. This Saturday, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, the Sky channel
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical film star playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to attend a festive event in Mallorca for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to investigate the suspected cartel boss, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. Saturday 11 October, 9pm, on Channel 4
The Black Phone
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest stands strong even without a sequel. Located in 1970s Colorado, a series of disappearances has left the youth anxious. Once Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a basement, he dreads a fatal end. Yet the non-functional line in the room keeps ringing, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, nighttime, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the battle between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the venal Jim, who proclaims early on, “God does not want us to be poor,”. Both individuals set about monetising the nation's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of bad interior design, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain manages to depict Tammy Faye with compassion. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, the Film4 channel
This Espionage Thriller
This period's second offering from Steven Soderbergh presents a spy mystery as precise as the polo necks sported by Fassbender's British agent. He is tasked to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of deadpan cool, resulting in an engaging psychological game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema Premiere