Top TV Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance Film
The filmmaker's unflinching satire tackles the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore presents an inspired acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, an aging actress demoted to starring in an aerobics show on the small screen. Pushed out by her unscrupulous employer Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying process titled "The Substance". This produces a youthful duplicate portrayed by Margaret Qualley, leading to a progressively vampiric relationship between the two. This Friday, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This Agatha Christie-esque thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a hiatus from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with an ailing wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. But after an unknown lady goes overboard overnight and everyone claims she was never there, the reporter's sleuthing skills kick in. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
Soderbergh tests his directorial skills in this innovative supernatural story captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household including mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe occupies their fresh home, the filming device – as the unseen entity – tracks their movements. The daughter appears conscious of the poltergeist, and it looks like protective of her. However, the motive remains? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, including a revelation that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage embraces his unique fame through this autobiographical spoof. He plays a narcissistic celebrity called Nicolas Cage who takes on a million-dollar gig to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for billionaire Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by government spies to gather intel on the alleged criminal, the actor's unique performing skills comes in handy. October 11th, prime time, on Channel 4
This Creepy Thriller
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller remains effective without requiring a continuation. Located in 1978 Denver, a series of kidnappings has rendered the local kids on edge. When Finney gets captured by the kidnapper and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. Yet the old telephone mounted nearby repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the prophetic visions of Gwen, his sister could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
This Dramatic Portrait
In the battle between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for greed in Showalter's wonderfully garish biopic of the disgraced TV preacher plus her lawbreaking partner. The actor plays the corrupt Bakker, who declares at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. Both individuals set about capitalizing on the people's Christian beliefs. It's a riot of poor styling, overdone appearance and bad faith, yet Chastain achieves to present the character with compassion. October 14th, early morning, on Film4
Black Bag
The current week's another release by the same director presents a spy mystery as tight like the turtlenecks sported by the actor's UK spy. His assignment is to identify a traitor among the team from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of understated style, leading to a delightful psychological game of fact versus fiction takes place. Tom Burke, Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris and Marisa Abela participate the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel