Top Television Picks: 7 Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
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The Substance
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching commentary addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, an aging actress reduced to hosting an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying process titled the Substance. This creates a youthful duplicate called Sue, culminating in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque story stars Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes some time off from covering global conflict to board a high-end voyage accompanied by a gravely sick Scandinavian billionaire and charitable figure, her spouse, and other filthy rich individuals. However when a mysterious woman falls into the sea one night and the entire crew insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts awaken. Available now, the Netflix platform
Presence Film
Steven Soderbergh tests his creative boundaries through this clever supernatural story filmed completely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – representing the ghost – follows them around. Chloe seems conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears defensive toward her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, with a twist that could catch you off guard. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his eccentric image via this meta comedy caper. He acts as a narcissistic film star named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a $1m payday to appear at a festive event at a Mediterranean location for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Contacted by the intelligence agency to gather intel on the alleged criminal, his unconventional method is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone
Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, several child abductions has rendered the children on edge. After Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and held captive in a dungeon, he dreads a fatal end. However, the disconnected phone in the room repeatedly calls, with ghostly voices offering help, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen might rescue him. A solid creepfest. Saturday 11 October, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Michael Showalter's brilliantly over-the-top film adaptation regarding the shamed TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor portrays the corrupt Bakker, who declares early on, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals begin monetising the nation's spiritual convictions. It's a spectacle of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, though Chastain manages to show the real-life figure as a sympathetic figure. Next Tuesday, 1.15am, Film4
Black Bag
This period's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as precise similar to the collars sported by Fassbender's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a double agent within their ranks from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer excel of deadpan cool, so a delicious mind game of deception or honesty develops. The supporting cast participate the clever spy entertainment. This Friday, various showings, Sky Cinema
