Top Television Selections: 7 Can't-Miss Movies In the Days Ahead
Top Selection
The Substance
The filmmaker's bold satire addresses the tyranny of female beauty as well as the dreaded aspects of advancing years. The veteran actress presents a masterful acting turn in the role of Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity forced into hosting a fitness program on TV. Edged out due to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to an enigmatic and horrifying procedure known as "The Substance". This produces a younger clone named Sue, leading to a progressively toxic connection among both women. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This suspenseful mystery features Knightley playing Laura, a skilled journalist who takes a break from reporting on global conflict to join an opulent ship accompanied by a gravely sick wealthy inheritor and charitable figure, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy passengers. Yet once an unknown lady falls into the sea overnight and everyone insists she wasn't real, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Out now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his creative boundaries with this innovative supernatural story shot entirely through the eyes of the spirit. As a family with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe settles into their recent residence, the lens – as the unseen entity – shadows their actions. The daughter appears sensing the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? This is an entertaining concept that avoids overstaying, featuring a surprise that could catch you off guard. This Saturday, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
The iconic actor embraces his unique fame through this self-referential adventure. He plays a narcissistic celebrity named Nicolas Cage who agrees to a lucrative offer to visit a celebration at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy superfan Javi. Hired by government spies to spy on the suspected cartel boss, his “nouveau shamanic acting ability” comes in handy. This Saturday, prime time, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well without requiring a continuation. Taking place in the late 70s in Denver, a series of kidnappings has made the youth on edge. When Finney is kidnapped by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators offering help, as the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. This Saturday, late evening, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, the victory is clear for materialism in this director's delightfully tacky biopic regarding the shamed TV preacher and her criminal husband. Andrew Garfield acts as the corrupt Bakker, who states at the beginning, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, though Chastain succeeds to depict the real-life figure in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, early morning, on Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a spy mystery as tight as the polo necks worn by the actor's intelligence officer. He is tasked to discover a traitor among the team from a group of five – among them is his own wife. Each performer excel of calm composure, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie develops. The supporting cast participate the smart espionage amusement. This Friday, 8.05am, 12.55pm, 8pm, the Sky channel
