Prime TV Selections: Seven Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of women's appearance along with the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress offers an inspired portrayal playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Edged out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and gruesome treatment titled "The Substance". This produces a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in a progressively vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit story stars Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a top-notch writer who opts for some time off from reporting on global conflict to embark on a high-end voyage with an ailing Scandinavian billionaire and philanthropist, her husband, as well as other extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female falls into the sea during the evening and everyone denies she ever existed, her journalistic curiosity kick in. Streaming currently, Netflix
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills in this nifty ghostly tale captured wholly through the eyes of the phantom. As a family including mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that remains concise, including a revelation that may be unexpected. October 11th, multiple showings, Sky Cinema
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
The iconic actor fully commits to his cult stardom through this autobiographical spoof. He plays an egotistical celebrity called Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration in Mallorca for the rich Javi Gutierrez. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. This Saturday, evening, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Set in the late 70s in Denver, several child abductions has left the youth on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line mounted nearby keeps ringing, with ghostly voices giving advice, while the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen may be his salvation. An effective horror. This Saturday, 10.50pm, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's brilliantly over-the-top biopic of the disgraced TV preacher and her criminal husband. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's an extravaganza of poor styling, bad makeup and hypocrisy, yet the lead actress succeeds to depict the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, early morning, on Film4
The Spy Mystery
This period's additional entry from Steven Soderbergh presents a espionage tale as tight as the polo necks sported by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor within their ranks from five suspects – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty unfolds. The supporting cast take part the smart espionage amusement. Friday 17 October, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, Sky Cinema
