Top TV Picks: Seven Essential Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
This Satirical Thriller
Coralie Fargeat's daring critique tackles the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics as well as the perceived horrors of ageing. Hollywood star Demi Moore delivers a brilliant portrayal as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into starring in a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer her manager Harvey, she undergoes a secretive and gruesome procedure known as "The Substance". This generates a younger clone called Sue, leading to an increasingly vampiric relationship among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller stars Keira Knightley as Laura, a skilled journalist who opts for a break from writing about world issues to join an opulent ship with a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her partner, plus additional extremely wealthy individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea overnight and the entire crew denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills awaken. Streaming currently, the Netflix platform
Presence
Soderbergh challenges his creative boundaries with this nifty paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems protective of her. However, the motive remains? The premise is enjoyable that doesn't outstay its welcome, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage wholeheartedly adopts his cult stardom through this meta comedy caper. He plays an egotistical Hollywood actor playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a festive event in Mallorca for the wealthy Javi Gutierrez. Recruited by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. Saturday 11 October, prime time, the Channel 4 network
This Creepy Thriller
The director's contained scarefest remains effective even without a continuation. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the youth anxious. When Finney is kidnapped by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. However, the disconnected phone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the prescient dreams from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between faith and wealth, the winner is obvious for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top true story about the fallen religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield portrays the greedy Jim, who states early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about profiting from the people's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain succeeds to depict Tammy Faye in a likable light. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's another release from the filmmaker presents a intelligence thriller as sharp like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's UK spy. His assignment is to discover a traitor inside the organization out of five possibilities – among them is his spouse. Both actors are masters of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie unfolds. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, Sky Cinema
