Prime TV Selections: 7 Essential Films In the Days Ahead
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The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's unflinching satire examines the demanding standards for feminine aesthetics and the dreaded aspects of ageing. Demi Moore offers a brilliant acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature film star demoted to hosting an aerobics show on TV. Pushed out due to her slimy boss Harvey, she seeks out a secretive and gruesome procedure titled "The Substance". This generates a new version of herself called Sue, leading to an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, the streaming service Paramount+
The Woman in Cabin 10
This classic whodunit thriller includes Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, a skilled journalist who decides to take some time off from writing about global conflict to embark on an opulent ship alongside a terminally ill Norwegian shipping heiress and donor, her spouse, plus additional extremely wealthy guests. Yet once an enigmatic female disappears from the ship one night and all passengers denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
Steven Soderbergh pushes his directorial skills through this clever paranormal narrative shot entirely through the eyes of a ghost. As a family featuring mother Rebekah and troubled teenage daughter Chloe settles into their new suburban house, the filming device – representing the ghost – follows them around. The teen shows signs of sensing the ghostly being, and it looks like guarding her. Yet what is the reason? This is an entertaining concept that remains concise, featuring a surprise that may be unexpected. October 11th, afternoon and evening times, the Sky channel
This Self-Referential Film
Cage fully commits to his cult stardom via this meta comedy caper. He portrays an egotistical Hollywood actor called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a festive event on the Spanish island for the rich Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Hired by the intelligence agency to investigate the alleged criminal, Cage's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” proves useful. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
The director's contained scarefest stands strong without requiring a follow-up. Taking place in 1970s Colorado, multiple kidnappings has made the local kids on edge. After Finney is taken by the villain and locked up in a dungeon, he fears a terrible outcome. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices providing assistance, as the prescient dreams of his sister Gwen could save him. A solid creepfest. October 11th, late evening, on Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the conflict between God and Mammon, it's a knockout win for Mammon in Michael Showalter's wonderfully garish true story regarding the shamed religious broadcaster and her felon spouse. Andrew Garfield plays the venal Jim, who declares initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. The couple set about monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a spectacle of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and hypocrisy, yet Chastain achieves to depict Tammy Faye as a sympathetic figure. October 14th, early morning, Film4
This Espionage Thriller
This week's second offering from the filmmaker is a espionage tale as sharp similar to the collars worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission with uncovering a mole among the team out of five possibilities – including is his own wife. The two stars are experts of understated style, resulting in an engaging mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors participate the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, various showings, Sky Cinema
