Finest Television Picks: Seven Can't-Miss Films In the Days Ahead
Pick of the Week
The Substance
The filmmaker's unflinching commentary examines the tyranny of female beauty as well as the feared consequences of growing older. The veteran actress delivers a masterful acting turn playing Elisabeth, a mature celebrity demoted to hosting a fitness program on the small screen. Pushed out thanks to her slimy boss her manager Harvey, she turns to a mysterious and horrifying treatment called this experimental method. This creates a younger clone portrayed by Margaret Qualley, resulting in an increasingly parasitic dynamic between the two. This Friday, Paramount Plus
The Woman in Cabin 10
This Agatha Christie-esque mystery features Keira Knightley in the role of Laura, an ace reporter who opts for a break from reporting on world issues to embark on a luxury cruise alongside a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, and other extremely wealthy guests. However when an unknown lady disappears from the ship one night and the entire crew denies she ever existed, Laura's investigative instincts kick in. Available now, the Netflix platform
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director pushes his directorial skills with this nifty ghostly tale shot entirely from the perspective of the spirit. As a family featuring mother Rebekah plus Callina Liang as Chloe settles into their fresh home, the lens – AKA the Presence – follows them around. The teen shows signs of conscious of the supernatural presence, and the entity appears guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that doesn't outstay its welcome, with a twist that may be unexpected. Saturday 11 October, 4.35pm, 10.10pm, Sky Cinema Premiere
This Self-Referential Film
Cage embraces his eccentric image through this self-referential adventure. He portrays a self-obsessed celebrity playing himself who accepts a $1m payday to appear at a birthday party at a Mediterranean location for the wealthy Javi, played by Pedro Pascal. Recruited by the intelligence agency to investigate the potential kingpin, the actor's unique performing skills is put to the test. This Saturday, prime time, on Channel 4
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's claustrophobic thriller holds up well even without a continuation. Located in 1970s Colorado, several child abductions has rendered the youth on edge. Once Finney is taken by the kidnapper and imprisoned in a cellar, he fears the worst. However, the non-functional line on the wall repeatedly calls, with eerie communicators providing assistance, while the intuitive nightmares from his sibling Gwen could save him. A genuinely scary movie. October 11th, nighttime, Film4
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
In the battle between God and Mammon, the winner is obvious for Mammon in Michael Showalter's delightfully tacky film adaptation of the disgraced religious broadcaster and her criminal husband. The actor portrays the venal Jim, who states at the beginning, asserting religious justification for riches. He and Tammy Faye set about capitalizing on the American public's religious faith. It's a spectacle of tacky decor, excessive cosmetics and bad faith, however Jessica Chastain achieves to present the character in a likable light. Next Tuesday, late night, the Film4 channel
The Spy Mystery
The current week's additional entry from the filmmaker is a spy mystery as tight similar to the collars used by the actor's UK spy. He receives a mission to discover a traitor inside the organization from a group of five – one of whom is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. The two stars are masters of calm composure, so a delicious mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors take part the intelligent intelligence fun. This Friday, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
